Or that only 127 women hold seats in the United States Congress, comprising 23.7% of its 535 members?

Women make up 51 percent of the population, but less than 25 percent of elected offices.

We can change this!

Register to vote and show the world you’re committed to voting!

Please note: if you register WITHOUT stating a party preference [No Party Preference (NPP), decline-to-state (DTS), Independent] you will NOT be able to vote for the Presidential Primary Elections in the March 2020 elections via mail-in ballot, as you will receive a “non-partisan” ballot by default that does not include presidential candidates. You must REQUEST a specific party ballot, in person from your poll worker, to vote in the Primary Presidential election. Learn more about CA Primary Election Rules per party.

Check the Voter ID laws per state (ID only required for new voters in CA)

If there is a problem with your voter registration, you can legally request a Provisional Ballot at your polling station the day of the election. Provisional ballots will be counted once you’re eligibility has been confirmed, and it’s been confirmed that you haven’t already voted elsewhere.

If you have any problem voting, call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) from your polling place to get immediate help so your vote is properly cast and counted. (for other languages, see complete list below). Then report the problem to Trust The Vote which is mapping all voting problems to look for patterns so local reporters can investigate them.

Absentee Ballot: if you miss the MAIL IN deadline just drop it off at any polling place on election day

Need a ride to the polls? Locate one via Carpool Vote or call their interactive voice response service at 804-424-5335.

If there is a long line when you arrive, do not leave, the polls have to stay open until you complete your vote if you arrive before the official close at 8pm.

Remember, if there is a problem with your voter registration, or you go to the wrong polling location, you can request a Provisional Ballot at your polling location. Provisional ballots will be counted once you’re eligibility has been confirmed, and it’s been confirmed that you haven’t already voted elsewhere.

Vote Early, in person, before Nov 5 in City Hall (Room 48) to avoid the lines